"Was much worse" Battle Camp star Lorenzo Nobilio compares his time on the show with his Squid Game experience

Netflix's newest competition series, Battle Camp, has reunited former contestants from across the streaming platform's reality universe, including unexpected duo Lorenzo Nobilio and Trey Plutnicki from Squid Game: The Challenge. When asked about transitioning between the two shows, Lorenzo didn't mince words about which experience pushed him further.

"I think that definitely Squid Game was very challenging, it was very hard. So that definitely prepared me for what was going to come into Battle Camp. I believe Battle Camp was much worse, respectfully," Lorenzo revealed in a recent interview.

The camp-style competition throws contestants into intense physical and strategic challenges, forcing them to form alliances while plotting eliminations. For Lorenzo and Trey, the show offered an opportunity to transform their previous rivalry into an unexpected alliance.

Their history on Squid Game: The Challenge initially created tension, as Trey's mother, LeAnn, had been responsible for Lorenzo's elimination in that competition. Despite this awkward beginning, the pair forged a strategic partnership that carried them deep into the Battle Camp competition.

Battle Camp stars Lorenzo and Trey journey from rivals to allies

The transformation from adversaries to allies didn't come without complications. Early episodes captured their mutual wariness, with both contestants openly expressing reservations about working together.

"Lorenzo and I – we promised each other to have each other's back the entire time. That was really important for my longevity because of the way I was playing," Trey explained.

This alliance proved beneficial for both competitors, allowing them to navigate the increasingly aggressive gameplay.

Trey's approach shifted significantly from his Squid Game appearance.

"I think I had probably one of the most positive reality television experiences possible on Squid Game, being in there with my mom," he said.

Elaborating:

"People knew me and loved me from the show, but at the end of the day, it was a one-dimensional character, and they were about to meet the three-dimensional person who wanted to really, really dig in and play."

The intensified competitive environment forced both players to adapt their strategies. Trey noted the stark contrast between shows:

"My strategy in Battle Camp was really to adjust to the game, which was a much more aggressive, aggro, in-your-face kind of experience."

Lorenzo took a different approach, relying more on instinct than calculated moves.

"I don't think anything worked with my Squid Game experience, because I definitely didn't do very well, I'm just going to go with my vibe. I'm strategic, but not that much." he admitted.

The ultimate betrayal and its aftermath

Despite their alliance, Lorenzo eventually participated in Trey's elimination, a pivotal blindside that changed the game's trajectory. Trey recalled the moment:

"The blind side was more Lorenzo and QT voting for me... I really knew once Chase's votes were up on the board."

Lorenzo justified his decision, noting:

"I had been keeping Trey safe for so long. I realized after a while, I'm not as big of a threat as Trey is... Trey, he looks demure and all this stuff, but he's the strongest person in there. You know what I'm saying? So he has to be taken down at some point."

Lorenzo's strategic move ultimately paid off when he claimed the final victory. The win came as a shock even to Lorenzo himself:

"When the wheel landed on my name, I genuinely couldn't believe it. I thought my manifestation was not turning into reality, so I still to this day have trouble realizing that I did win."

The victory represented not just a personal triumph but validation for his gameplay philosophy. While acknowledging the complicated nature of his alliance with Trey, Lorenzo maintained respect for his competitor:

"I have a lot of respect for him - we both play chess... You play chess for a match, so it was not that I want to betray by any means, but [it was a move]."

For Netflix viewers, Battle Camp has delivered the intense competition and strategic gameplay promised, with Lorenzo and Trey's evolving relationship providing one of the most compelling storylines of the debut season.

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Battle Camp is streaming now on Netflix.